No, I didn’t get the title wrong. But before I explain consider this scenario. There was this kid in your class who was considered super intelligent. Reason? He did extremely well in math and science. Or there was this kid who did very well in languages. And she was also considered brainy. Was your … Continue reading How Is Your Kid Intelligent?
Author: Veena Narayan
Folk Tale – Tolakavi, the Witty Poet
Nothing much is known about Tolakavi the witty poet who lived during the times of Cheraman Perumal Kulasekhara Varma; not even his real name. It is said that Tolakavi’s father passed away soon after his upanayana or sacred thread ceremony. It was the common practice in those days to make the young boy who has … Continue reading Folk Tale – Tolakavi, the Witty Poet
Vignettes From A Literary Festival
From January 30th to February 2nd of this year the well-known Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi conducted the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL). With over three hundred writers participating from different parts of the world and a host of interesting topics for discussion, it was the place to be for people interested in the world of … Continue reading Vignettes From A Literary Festival
Pragmatic Ways To Reduce Screen Time
Once upon a time there was this particularly busy mom of a very active two year old who just couldn’t manage to complete the work she had to in a day. So she did what many of us do – plonked the child on the sofa and switched on the TV. The mother could finish … Continue reading Pragmatic Ways To Reduce Screen Time
Folk Tale – From Princess to Beevi
Two youthful and sport loving princesses of the royal family of Chirakkal (a place in Kerala, in southern India) had gone to have a bath in the river that flowed close to their palace complex. The complex consisted of eighteen nalukettus (traditional houses with a central courtyard open to the sky and having four attached … Continue reading Folk Tale – From Princess to Beevi
Realistic Tips for Rearing Readers
Doubtless, reading has many benefits. Educators, psychologists and behavioural scientists all underline its importance. But one finds that children are increasingly addicted to lighted screens. Given the different ill-effects of being glued to the screen it is our job to get children away from them. But as a parent how do you get your child … Continue reading Realistic Tips for Rearing Readers
Favourite Quotes on Reading
Here are some of my favourite quotes on reading: “Books are uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King. Yes, books are magical and the best thing about them is that you can carry them anywhere and be lost in them; whether you’re travelling or waiting for your turn at the dentist’s. And there is something delicious … Continue reading Favourite Quotes on Reading
Amy Aunty Encounters the Enabler
It happened on a Sunday. Amy Aunty was at her laziest best lolling in bed and muttering ‘five more minutes’ and fighting a losing battle with the alarm which she tried to smother under a mound of pillows. She had set it to snooze twenty times with five minute intervals. Finally, she succeeded in silencing … Continue reading Amy Aunty Encounters the Enabler
Folk Tale – The Exciting Exploits of Kelu Menon
In the days of yore, Kerala had many who were skilled in the martial arts form of Kalaripayattu. One such person whose name appears in many tales is Perumbulavil Kelu Menon. He was not just a skilled fighter but also a hero who robbed the rich to help the poor. He did not bother much … Continue reading Folk Tale – The Exciting Exploits of Kelu Menon
No, Nose Is Not Sexy
GIRLS AGITATE AGAINST INTRODUCTION OF NEW UNIFORMS Our Correspondent/Somewhereinindia The girl students of a local school reportedly staged a sit in in front of the office of the District Collector Mr Parvah Nahi, IAS, supposedly as part of an ongoing protest against the alleged introduction of new uniforms in the prestigious Girls High School. The … Continue reading No, Nose Is Not Sexy
